2000 Honda Civic vs. 2012 Audi Q7
To start off, 2012 Audi Q7 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2000 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2000 Honda Civic would be higher. At 5,394 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Audi Q7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi Q7 (493 HP @ 3750 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 2000 Honda Civic. (128 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 should accelerate faster than 2000 Honda Civic.
Because 2012 Audi Q7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2000 Honda Civic. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Audi Q7 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Audi Q7 (1,000 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 845 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Honda Civic. (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2012 Audi Q7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Honda Civic. 2012 Audi Q7 has automatic transmission and 2000 Honda Civic has manual transmission. 2000 Honda Civic will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Audi Q7 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Honda Civic | 2012 Audi Q7 | |
| Make | Honda | Audi |
| Model | Civic | Q7 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1672 cc | 5394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 128 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Torque | 155 Nm | 1000 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 8-speed shiftable automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5088 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1984 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3002 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 100 L |
